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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.11, 669.44 and 275.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.11, 669.44 and 275.27 is: 379.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.11 : 669.44 = 275.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.11/669.44 = 275.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.11x = 669.44 × 275.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.11x = 184,278.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,278.96/485.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.87

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